Quantitative Paraspinal Muscle Measurements: Inter-Software Reliability and Agreement Using OsiriX and ImageJ.

Background. Variations in paraspinal muscle cross-sectional area (CSA) and composition, particularly of the multifidus muscle, have been of interest with respect to risk of, and recovery from, low back pain problems. Several investigators have reported on the reliability of such muscle measurements...

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Published in:Physical Therapy Vol. 92; no. 6; pp. 853 - 865
Main Authors: Fortin, Maryse, Battié, Michele C.
Format: diagnostic images research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Oxford University Press / USA Jun2012
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